Amid on his ongoing anti-doping violation suspension, in addition to his expulsion from the WBC — former interim world champion gold holder, Ryan Garcia nonetheless has plans to combat this yr in fight sports activities, in an annum-ending return underneath the Japanese-based banner, Rizin FF.
Garcia, a former interim WBC light-weight champion, most not too long ago featured in a high-profile grudge combat in opposition to novice rival, Devin Haney earlier this yr, touchdown a powerful unanimous resolution victory after scoring a number of knockdowns in addition.
Nevertheless, within the weeks following the bout, the outspoken Californian was hit with a one-year anti-doping violation after he examined constructive for the banned substance, ostarine. And following that discretion, the previous world champion was expelled by WBC president, Mauricio Sulaiman after he was embroiled in a sequence of racist and islamaphobic rants on his official social media platforms.
Ryan Garcia confirms plans for Rizin FF outing earlier than yr’s finish
For Garcia, a return to fight sports activities could also be on the playing cards in his opinion relating to his present suspension earlier than the tip of the yr, claiming he wish to combat underneath the scrutiny of Rizin FF.
“You’re going to see me combat in December,” Ryan Garcia stated throughout a latest interview with TMZ. “It’s going to be a giant combat, so keep tuned.”
24-1(1) as an expert,Ryan Garcia’s sole skilled defeat got here within the type of a crushing physique shot KO loss in opposition to world champion star, Gervonta Davis final yr in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In December of final yr, Garcia made his return to the ring and earned his combat with Haney earlier this annum with a powerful eighth spherical knockout win over Oscar Duarte in Houston, Texas.
Profitable interim WBC spoils again in 2021 in a return to ‘The Lone Star State’, Garcia stopped British star, Luke Campbell with a crushing knockout win.
